The Thunder will start C Enes Kanter and F Kyle Singler at the Hornets on Saturday, according to Darnell Mayberry of the Oklahoman.

Kanter starts in place of Steven Adams, who injured his hand Feb. 9 and is out for three weeks. He was acquired at Thursday's trade deadline and replaces Nick Collison in the starting lineup. Collison will come off the bench for the Thunder.

Kyle Singler will also get the start for the Thunder, in place of injured Kevin Durant.

Collison was taken with the 12th overall pick in the 2003 draft by the Seattle Supersonics, which later moved to Oklahoma City in 2008. Collison has spent his entire career with the same organization.

"We are excited that Nick Collison will continue his tenure with the Thunder. Since our arrival in 2008, Nick has helped us establish the standards on and off the floor that we work by on a day-to-day basis," Thunder executive vice present and general manager Sam Presti said in a statement. "He has accepted various roles, demonstrated professionalism in all aspects of his craft, and shown a commitment to an organizational philosophy that is rare in sports today. Nick is the type of player that will always be values in Oklahoma City, and we are thrilled he will continue to be a foundational member of the Thunder moving forward."

Thunder forwards Grant Jerrett and Mitch McGarywere not made available for Tuesday's game against the Raptors, according to the Oklahoman. With the two players sidelined, Sebastian Telfair, Kendrick Perkins and Nick Collison were the only players available off the bench for Oklahoma City.